Panasonic VDRM55EB Betriebsanleitung

Operating InstructionsDVD Video CameraModel No. VDR-M55EBVDR-M75EBBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0R01QR35675Web Site: http:/

10Read This FirstTo guide you, we’ve included following six chapters.•The section on “Setup” explains how to set up the DVD Video Camera, battery, and

1001Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)You can combine multiple scenes into one.If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will

1011Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)You can divide a scene into two parts.To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then dele

1021Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy)1Set the power switch to “ ” or “ “.2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.3Select the still to be copied.

1033Locking Scenes on Card (LOCK)You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.1Set the power switch to

104123Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This functio

105123Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and le

106ProgrammeWhat is “programme”?Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.12Sw

10712Playing Back Programme (Play)You can play back only the selected programme.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press then the MENU button.3Choose

1086After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button.7The screen for verifying the change in title will appear. Choose “YES”, and

1091Play ListWhat is “Play List”?You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes.Since the p

11IntroductionzYou can record even immediately following playbackUnlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or lo

110Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch)Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list

111Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen

112Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.Perfo

113Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION

114Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU butto

115Changing Title of Play List (Title)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times. You c

116123Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.Top (End)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU b

117Disc or Card Management123Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side

11813Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc/Format Card)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3Choose “Format Disc” or “For

1191Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.)Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes, such as

12Table of ContentsInformation for Your Safety ... 2Important Information ... 3For

1202Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, using a device that plays 8 cm DVD,

121Others1Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of recording reg

1223Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter the playback pause status af

123Installing SoftwareBefore installing the DVD-RAM Driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera;If the packet writing software which supp

124DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computerOS : Windows® Millennium Edition/2000 Professional /XP Home Edition/

125DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computerOS : Windows® Millennium Edition/2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or lat

126Contents on Provided CD-ROMWhen inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the included softwa

127zDVD-MovieAlbumSEYou can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedure:• After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or

128zOperation with DVD Video Camera connected• The following operations are not possible when connected to PC:- Camera recording and playback using op

129Installing DVD-RAM DriverzBefore Installing DVD-RAM DriverIf another DVD-RAM Driver is already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM D

13Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices ... 71Advanced TechniquesUnderstanding F

1305Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM Driver will be installed, and then click “Next”.6Check the programme folder to be installed, and then click

131zChecking whether or not the DVD Video Camera has been correctly recognized by your computerYou can check whether these installations are completed

132Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSESoftware “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format.1Insert the provided CD-RO

1336A message for verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear.If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No

134Installing DVDfunSTUDIODoes not support recording to DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs with the DVD Video Camera. 1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and

135If you insert an unformatted DVD-R disc in the DVD Video Camera. . . .The following message is displayed on the camera monitor: “This disc must be

136Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video CameraUsing DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD Video disc (DV

1378DVDfunSTUDIO starts automatically. When the folder selection screen (CollectTool) appears, click “OK”.After a few moments, the exported scene will

138Subsidiary InformationCleaningBe sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera.zCleaning LCD screen and camera lensUs

139Before Requesting ServiceCheck 1 No movie can be recordedMovie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc.Check the following:• Is the correct t

14Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE ... 132Installing DVDfunSTUDIO ... 134If you insert an unformatted

140Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operationIs a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet?Check 6 No image in viewfin

141Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take app

142Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference page(1) Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera.(2) However, when

143Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageCARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.Delete unnecessary s

144Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageDISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc.Wait until the message disappears, and you

145Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageDisc full. Cannot execute.Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another disc.95

146Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageFinalise may not be complete. Finalise again now?Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalising,

147Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageStop processing The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.There was no scene w

148*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inse

149TroubleshootingCheck to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Video Camera to normal

15Supplied AccessoriesMake sure that you have found all the following accessories in package:Battery (model CGA-DU07):Portable power supply for this D

150During recordingSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecording starts but stops immediately.Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhe

151During playbackSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecognition of disc is not complete.Is disc dirty?Use Disc Cleaning Cloth to clean it.28Pr

152Photos on card cannot be played back.This DVD Video Camera can play back image data recorded on SD Memory Card in other digital cameras conforming

153When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC:Symptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo drive icon appears on PC.The DVD Video Camera is not turn

154When DVD-MovieAlbumSE is started, “Disc in Drive X: cannot be used” appears.A disc other than DVD-RAM is loaded in drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot b

155MiscellaneousSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePower does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.Execute system reset (pres

156System ResetIf the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may recover to normal. “System Reset” w

157Major SpecificationsDVD Video Camera Information for your safetyPower Source:Power Consumption:DC 7.9/7.2 VWhen recording with LCD monitor offVDR-M

158AC adaptor/charger Information for your safetyNote:Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change wi

159TerminologyDVD-RAM disc:Rewritable DVD disc.DVD-R disc:One-time recordable DVD disc.DVD Video format:This application format establishes the file n

16Optional Accessories1) AC Adaptor/charger (VW-AD11EB)2) Battery (Lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)3) Battery (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)4) Battery (Lithium/C

160Howling:This phenomenon occurs as follows: when the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the microphone of DVD

161IndexNumerics240×/800× (Dig.zoom) ...5540×/60× (Dig.zoom) ...558 cm DVD-R disc

162EEXPOSURE button ...63External microphone jack ...66FFade ...

163SSceneCombine ...100Delete ...95Detail ...

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17Names of Parts 1 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 33)2 Internal stereo microphone (P. 49)3 Infrared receiver (P. 35)When the remote control is us

1813 Viewfinder (P. 6, 35)14 Dioptre control (P. 35)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)15 ACCESS/PC i

1926 FULL AUTO button (P. 64)To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic.27 FOCUS button (P. 62)To switch between manual focus and auto-focus.28

2Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instruc

2041 Photo shot button (P. 50)42 START/STOP (REC) button (P. 49)43 MENU button (P. 38, 73, 95)44 SELECT button (P. 92, 104)45 Reverse search button (P

21Setting Up the BatteryThe CGA-DU07 battery provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD

2212Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo)You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.Before You Begin

233Start recording (P. 49).1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36).2.Set the switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressingdown on the button to the right of the po

243Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo)Only photos can be recorded on card.1Connect power supply (P. 43).Mains leadAC adaptor/chargerDC power cordC

253Start recording (P. 50).1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36).2.Set the LOCK switch to (to the lower right).3.Set the switch to “ ” while pressing

26Discs and CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD Video Camera and the functions which are a

27Information on DVD-R DiscYou cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or deleteany recorded images or data.For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD

28Handling DiscszUsing discsDVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:•Always

29zHandling card•Do not use cards other thanthe designated ones.•Be sure to use a brand new card when recording vital images.•Do not touch the card te

3Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the video ca

30Storage Capacity on Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie (Video)The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 78 for t

31Recordable Stills (Photos) on DisczNumber of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999If the disc still has free space after recording 999sti

32SetupThis section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery.Setting Up the DVD Video CameraHolding DVD Video

33Attaching Shoulder StrapAttaching Lens CapPass the provided string through the hole in the grip belt Attachment part and pass it through the hole in

34Inserting Battery into Remote ControlInsert the provided lithium battery into remote control.1Pull the battery holder out towards yourself while pre

35zUsing Remote ControlTo operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote control, point it to the infrared receiver before pressing buttons. If it dose

36Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen1Open the LCD monitor.The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open

37Closing LCD MonitorBefore closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD Video Camera.Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD Vi

38Setting Date and TimeSet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The following procedure

39Changing Display Format of Date and TimeYou can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month/day. Associat

4Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP Home Edition/XP Professional are registered trademarks of

40About the BatteryAttaching Battery to DVD Video Camera1Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD Video Camera and slide it down

41zRecordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)The reference for DVD Video Camera recordable time with fully charged batt

42Battery Remaining Level IndicatorWhen the battery is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in theviewfinder or on

43Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor/chargerIt is recommended that you use the AC adaptor/charger to power the DVD Video Camera from household AC

44Inserting and Removing DiscInserting Disc1Press the DISC EJECT lever down once and release it.A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, th

45Note:•Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adaptor/charger is connected to DVD Video Camera.•If there is some delay before re

46Removing Disc12Open the cover by hand and remove the disc.While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out.Note

47Inserting and Removing Card1Turn the DVD Video Camera off.2Open the LCD monitor.3Open the cover of card insertion block.4Insert card with its termin

48Basic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video Camera.Basic Handling of DVD

4912Recording Movie1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on.Set the power switch to “ ” to turn the DVD Video Camera on.After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,

5Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROMThis Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage d

5013Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.1Turn the DVD Video Camera on.When using DVD-RAM disc:Set the

51123Compensating for BacklightWhen subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.1Pres

52123On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.Information Display during

537. ZoomW(Digital Zoom: Off)X[Digital Zoom: 60x (VDR-M55EB), 40x (VDR-M75EB)]Y[Digital Zoom: 800x (VDR-M55EB), 240x (VDR-M75EB), only in movie record

54zSwitching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:Press the DISPLAY button.The full and minimum displa

55123ZoomingThis DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 24x (on VDR-M55EB) or 10x (on VDR-M75EB) power zoom and digital zoom.If you conti

56Macro RecordingUse the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm

57Playing Back123Playing Back1Press A button in the recording pause status.The DVD Video Camera will enter the playback mode, and the scene you record

58123Playback from Start of Disc or CardUse the Go To function (P. 60) or Disc Navigation function (P. 89) to play back from the start of disc or card

5912Skip Playback of MovieDuring playback, press the following buttons to locate the start of desired scene.Press the e button:To skip to the first im

6Cautions When UsingHandle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:•The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force,

60123Jumping to Specified Point (Go To)1Press the MENU button during playback.2Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A butto

61123On-Screen Information DisplayInformation Display during PlaybackVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image

62123Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD Video Camera measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and automatically focuses on it.

63Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused.123Adjusting Exposure ManuallyThis DVD Video Camera measures the subjec

64123Using Auto FunctionPressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1Press the AUTO button.“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the

6513Setting Flash(See “Optional Accessories” on page 16)When shooting stills, you can use the optional VW-FLH3E*1 Flash (P. 16). Refer to the Flash ma

66Recording in Dark Locations Using the Light from the LCD MonitorWhen Programme AE is set to “Low Light”, you can use the light from the LCD monitor

67123Viewing on TV ScreenConnecting to a TV Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows:* If your TV has an

68123Viewing on TV Screen 1Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input.Refer to the TV instruction manual for

691Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerYou can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 159) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM t

7Heat on surface of product:•The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV:•Ne

702Playback on DVD Player1Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc.You need to finalise a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 120.No further data can b

71123Recording (Dubbing) ImagesRecording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video DevicesYou can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camera, on o

72Advanced TechniquesThis section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera.Understanding Flow of Menu

73zFlow of MenuRefer to page indicated for details of each function. Movie functions for VDR-M75EB are described below.Camera Functions SetupProgramme

74123Setting Up Camera FunctionsSelecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE Mode)This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the

75Adjusting Colour (White Bal.)This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the re

76zSetting white balance manually1Point the DVD Video Camera at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent.2Pre

77Using the Image Stabiliser (SIS)When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.1Press the ME

78Setting Up Record Functions12Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE” and “STD”.1Press the MENU button, choo

793Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.1Press the MENU button, choose “Quality”

8Be careful of moisture condensation:•When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as enteri

801Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Aspect) (Only for VDR-M75EB)You can record video in Wide TV Screen Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) for display on wide-scr

81Note:•The Aspect setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off.•The VDR-M55EB does not have the Aspect setting.•Writing Aspect

8213Self TimerYou can record photos using the self timer function, as with ordinary cameras.1Press the MENU button, choose “Self Timer” on the “Record

83123Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off (OSD Output)If you connect this DVD Video Camera to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch o

84123LCD/EVF SetupSetting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness)1Press the MENU button, choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then ch

85Setting Colour Density (Colour Level)1Press the MENU button, choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Colour Level”.2Use

86123Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)1Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then pres

87Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED)You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Video Camera even during recording.1Press th

88Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 156)). (Note that the date

89Disc Navigation123Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc NavigationDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera.Here i

9Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:•The temperature insid

90The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used.*1Scene number r

91Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Use the control buttons to select the desired scene.The selected scene wi

92Selecting Multiple Scenes1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Use the control buttons to select the desired scene.3Press the SELECT button once:The se

93Disc Navigation MenuFunctions Available with Disc NavigationDisc Navigation allows you to do the following:Note:Effect functions (thumbnail, skip, f

94Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation MenuPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens

95Scene13Deleting Scenes (Edit-Delete)You may want to delete unwanted scenes.Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

96zEditing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 95): The submenu will appear.Pressing the g button will

971Changing Images for Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail)Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose anot

981Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Effect - Skip)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.

991Adding Special Effects (Effect - Fade)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special effects:1Press the D